Job Description

Software Engineering Placement Scheme

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Exciting Software Engineering Placement at Hawk-Eye Innovations

Location:

Basingstoke/London

Start Date:

Summer 2026

Duration:

12 months

Salary

: Up to 23,795.20

Your Year at Hawk-Eye Innovations

Dive into the world of cutting-edge sports technology with a 12-month software engineering placement at Hawk-Eye Innovations. This is your chance to gain hands-on experience in a rapidly growing tech company that's revolutionizing global sports. Whether your strength is in C++, Java, JavaScript, Python, or another language, we want to help you develop your skills and open the door to potential future opportunities.

What You'll Do:

Real Projects, Real Impact:

Work on live projects and write production-ready code under the guidance of experienced mentors.

Innovate & Experiment:

Tackle significant challenges, participate in Hack-Days, and even lead your own R&D project.

Learn & Grow:

Get exposure to agile methodologies, sprints, and global product deployment.

Cutting-Edge Tech:

Gain experience in Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Data Science, Video/Broadcast Streaming, and Web Development (Frontend & Backend).

Our Tech Stack:

C++/Computer Vision:

Modern C++ (We work with 23), VisualStudio and Linux, Qt, ElasticSearch, FFmpeg, OpenGL

Web Development:

Java, Node.js, RESTful APIs, Microservices

Machine Learning/Data Science:

Python, TensorRT

General:

Git, AWS, Docker, CI/CD (Jenkins, TeamCity)

Why Choose Us?

Innovate with the Best:

Work with exceptional people and cutting-edge technologies.

See Your Work on Live TV:

Your code will power some of the world's biggest sports events.

Flexible & Fun Environment:

Enjoy flexible working arrangements, 25 days annual leave, an onsite gym, and more.

Future Prospects:

This placement could be your pathway to an early careers role with Hawk-Eye.

Are You the Right Fit?

Background:

You're an undergraduate in Computer Science, Maths, Physics, AI, or a related field.

Skills:

You have experience in C++, Java, JavaScript, CUDA, Python (with libraries like PyTorch, Pandas, OpenCV).

Mindset:

You thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment, eager to learn and push boundaries.


Join us at Hawk-Eye Innovations and be a part of creating technology that enhances the world of sports, seen by billions of fans worldwide.

Apply Now and Kickstart Your Tech Career in Sports!